How far is Lufkin, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Lufkin, TX to Arlington, TX is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.66 mi
03h 12m
Flight
169.52 mi
272.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.52 mi
Kilometers
272.81 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.66 mi
Kilometers
306.84 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM CDT
Return by in Lufkin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lufkin
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lufkin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Athens
TX

City in Texas

From Lufkin
94.2 mi
01h 36m
To Arlington
96.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lufkin and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lufkin and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on South First Street

    704 ft · 22 sec · South First Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Frank Avenue

    2050 ft · 56 sec · West Frank Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Raguet Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Raguet Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Raguet Street

    880 ft · 18 sec · North Raguet Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    130 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Redditt Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · John Redditt Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    899 ft · 17 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  16. 16

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lufkin and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi · 36%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
53.9 mi · 28%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 11%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 11%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 3%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 175 West

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

58.9 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
169.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
01h 36m from Lufkin
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lufkin and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lufkin to Arlington?

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.2 miles from Lufkin and 96.5 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lufkin and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Athens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Athens.

BUS

Tyler, TX

55 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

61 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

97 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

109 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lufkin and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 169.52 mi (272.81 km).

Lufkin

#1 Lufkin

City in Texas, USA

Population34,955
Coordinates31.3382400, -94.7291000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: South First Street (-94.729168, 31.33826)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.47 L · about $25.43
Round trip
$50.87
13.46 gal · 50.94 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.43 $50.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.62 $57.23
Premium $4.59 $30.90 $61.79
Diesel $3.99 $26.87 $53.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lufkin and Arlington. The current time is 01:18:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.